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“I've had my grey Renault 5 GT Turbo for coming up on 6...”

written by Turbo shaz on 15/10/2007

Good Points
Thrilling to drive, unique looks that get loads of attention, everyone knows and loves them.

Bad Points
Bit tempremental.

General Comments
I've had my grey Renault 5 GT Turbo for coming up on 6 years just a few months after passing my test. Its only had 2 owners and had 60k on the clock, was totally standard. Its insurance group 14, and i can understand leave it on a street long enough it never fails to attract an unwelcome audience! I've always had another car to keep my 5 good (no shopping trips for it, this car was kept garaged while my new V6 Coupe froze), its been the best car ive ever owned old or new. I'd probably recommend thats its not an ideal every day car, probably due to age small problems crop up from time to time, its more just for fun. Saying that many a time ive taken it from Glasgow to London etc with no problems at all. Nothing beats the thrill of driving it and boosting up, leaves you grinning for hours. Ive had a Fiesta turbo (running high boost) even this, even though faster than the 5 didnt have the same thrill factor. To be honest I wouldn't buy another one, I think i was lucky with mine having so few careful owners, but if you can find a well cared for one dont hesitate! It looks amazing, and now even at 18 years old it can still turn heads, people hold this car in some sort of legend status and i never fail to smile every time i see it. Mine is due out of a years retirement (new flat had no parking aghh! So garaged with parents) in the next few months cant wait!